The 15 Best Dolphin Watching Trips in Egypt

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sabry help beginners in the water, while the shaded yacht gives non-swimmers a comfortable place to relax.

“Absolutely amazing value for your money, the guides were lively, entertaining and very helpful. Unlimited drinks, very nice freshly cooked food, one of the best days we had whilst here, would recommend to anyone.”

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2.Discover the Magic of Dolphin House

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,198 reviews · from $27

Join FLY NEMO TOURS for a full-day Red Sea boat trip from Hurghada or Makadi. You’ll search for dolphins, snorkel at two sites, ride a sofa boat, enjoy lunch and drinks, and relax on deck. Guides including Mohamed, Adam, Sherif, and Phillip are praised for friendly, attentive help. Dolphin swimming lasts 15 to 20 minutes when conditions allow.

“We had an amazing experience at Dolphin House! 🐬 The whole trip was well organized from start to finish. Pick-up was on time, the boat was clean and comfortable, and the crew made sure everyone felt safe and welcome. Snorkeling in the clear blue water was unforgettable – we saw dolphins up close and plenty of colorful fish. The guides were very professional, friendly, and helpful, always checking that we had everything we needed. Lunch on board was tasty and there were plenty of drinks available throughout the day. It was a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hurghada or Makadi – a truly memorable…”

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3.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

You’ll search for wild dolphins from a fast Hurghada speedboat, snorkel two or three coral sites with a guide, and stop at a sandy island or shallow sandbank for lunch and swimming. Captains such as Islam, Ahmed, Karim, and Momo are frequently assigned. A five-minute parasailing option is available at checkout.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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4.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Set out from Hurghada with guides such as Mido, Khalid, Abdo, and Mostefe for a full day on the Red Sea. Search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef stops, eat a buffet lunch, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. The crew provides gear, safety help, drinks, and support for nervous swimmers.

“Really good activity, great organisation fun and food. Saw dolphins & snorkelling was good”

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5.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend eight hours on a fast, small-group boat from Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, Magawish, Nemo Bay, Abu Monqar, and White Island. Expect three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, possible dolphin sightings, fruit and drinks onboard, and guides such as Basil, Fatih, Omar, or Ahmed. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“We went on a six-island snorkeling tour and overall it was a great experience. The snorkeling spots were beautiful, we saw a lot of colorful fish and corals, and the water was amazing. Each island was stunning, and it was really special to visit so many different places in one day. The islands themselves are a bit expensive, but they are genuinely beautiful. The guides were very fun, friendly, and entertaining. One important tip: I strongly recommend not buying the lunch in advance through the website. It was much more expensive and the food was very disappointing (dry chicken with rice). On the islands, there are plenty of food options…”

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6.Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,104 reviews · from $9

Set out from Hurghada for an eight-hour Red Sea boat trip to Dolphin House. You’ll get two guided snorkel stops, equipment, lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Guides such as Mustafa and Abdallah have helped nervous beginners feel safe, but dolphin sightings and swimming with them are never guaranteed.

“Went with my wife, 6 year old and friends of the family. All 8 of us were made to feel welcome and relaxed and the team made sure we were happy and having a good time. It was my wife's and my daughter's first time and they were both made to feel at ease and safe which helped them to relax and enjoy the moment. I would highly recommend this trip to anybody. Thank you!!!”

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7.Dolphin World Show with Walruses and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,075 reviews · 5 min · from $23

At Dolphin World Egypt Makadi Bay, you’ll watch dolphins perform jumps, ball games, hoops, and painting alongside sea lions and a walrus. Hotel pickup is included from Hurghada and Makadi Bay, with El Gouna transfers available as an add-on. The show is suited to families, and optional dolphin swims and photo sessions can be booked separately.

“Amazing show. The trainers were absolutely brilliant. Dolphins and the sea lions were an awe to watch.”

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8.All-Inclusive Elite VIP Dolphin House & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 654 reviews · 450 minutes - 8 hours · from $45

You’ll cruise from Hurghada aboard the spacious Ferrari boat with guide Salam and his multilingual crew. Expect breakfast, lunch, three snorkeling areas, wild dolphin watching, drinks, and a short back massage. Dolphin swimming is never guaranteed, but the coral reefs and attentive safety support make this a strong-value day at sea.

“This was a perfect day ❤️ Everything was arranged well. The breakfast and lunch were very good. An amazing crew, which made our day unforgattable. And at the end of the day, we saw a lot of dolphins. Don't hesitate and book this trip!!”

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9.ROYAL Dolphin House & Water Sports Snorkeling Sea Trip – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $10Top rated

Set out from Hurghada for up to eight hours on the Red Sea, with hotel pickup, dolphin watching at Dolphin House, guided snorkeling, water activities, lunch, and drinks. The crew helps beginners, and guide Eslam has earned special praise for patient support. Dolphin sightings are possible, not guaranteed, and some activities can change with weather or regulations.

“Great day out, very cheap, very attentive team, food is mediocre and I didn't get to see any dolphins never mind swim with them and the last leg of our trip was cancelled due to high winds but I would definitely recommend.”

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10.Dolphin & Coral Reef Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $29

Sail from Hurghada with guides such as Mustafa, Rawy, Walid, or Mohammed for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea outing. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel at two coral reef sites, enjoy lunch and soft drinks, and try a banana or sofa boat ride. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, and hotel transfers outside Hurghada cost extra.

“Best boat trip. Well worth the money. Staff all very friendly. Actually got to swim with the dolphins. Food was good. All round good experience.”

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11.3-Island Speedboat, Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 426 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours on a private Hurghada speedboat with a captain and English-speaking guide. Search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef sites, visit Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and the Abu Monkar sandbank, with fruit, drinks, and possible lunch included. Guides such as Hassan, Ahmed, Kareem, and Tarek are praised for patient water support.

“Amazing trip. Thank you so much to our guide and captain, Hassan and Bakrim (apologies for spelling!) for making it so special. Jam packed day visiting islands, and the boat in between was so much fun. They made such an effort to find dolphins for us and let us jump in to swim with them - unforgettable experience! We have booked with Go Shalabi twice now and will continue to book in the future. So friendly and well organised, and the most exciting day seeing beautiful places. Also lunch (cheese sandwich, meat sandwich, pastries) was provided as well as fresh fruit, coke/juice. We also booked parasailing which was well organised…”

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12.PRIVATE! | 4-hour Speed Boat Trip | Swim With Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada for four to five hours of dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, and island stops. A guide such as Mohammed, Islam, or Said can help beginners in the water, while the captain adapts the route to sea conditions. Snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and park fees are included, but hotel transfers cost extra.

“Had a lovely time watching the dolphins, snorkelling. The guide and captain were really friendly and knew a lot about the marine life in the area.”

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13.Dolphin House and Banana Boat Fun from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $45

Cruise from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi to Dolphin House, where wild dolphins may swim nearby. You’ll visit three snorkel sites, eat a buffet lunch, and finish with a banana boat ride. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, and guide help are included. Ahmed is often the transfer contact.

“We had a great experience with this tour. We were lucky to actually see dolphins (in &out of water) which I didn't believe when I booked the trip! The team was great and made the day entertaining. Everything was enjoyable about this trip. The only thing is that we felt rushed when snorkeling (on free time) even though the boat got back at 3pm (a bit early). I strongly recommend this tour as we had a lot of fun and saw great things!”

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14.Dolphin House Royal Sea Trip Water Sports W/Transfer – HURGHADA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $16

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, guided snorkeling at Dolphin House, reef snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and Banana and Quadra rides. Dolphins are wild, so sightings and swimming near them are never guaranteed. The boat holds up to 30 people, and extra cash fees apply.

“This experience was a dream come true! The group of organizers on the boat were high energy and made the day a blast! Our trip was on a very windy day so the water was rough, but they did everything they could to keep us happy and Read more”

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15.Private 4 Hours Speedboat Dolphin House Snorkling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $65

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada for about four hours, with hotel pickup, a professional captain, snorkeling gear, fruit, snacks, water, and soft drinks. Choose Dolphin House, Paradise Island, or Orange Bay Island. Check the exact plan before booking, since some tour details describe a separate full-day scuba package.

“Everything as expected. Wreck was great. Dive master was also great!!! All the crew was very kind and polite.”

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